Vehicle interior assembly

a technology for interior parts and vehicles, applied in the direction of dashboard fitting arrangements, roofs, vehicle sub-unit features, etc., to achieve the effect of sufficient strength

Active Publication Date: 2010-08-26
NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD
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[0008]One object of the present invention is to provide a trim panel and corresponding interior assembly with sufficient str

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However, when the battery needs charging, vehicle operators and passe

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[0023]Selected embodiments of the present invention will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the following descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0024]Referring initially to FIG. 1, a passenger compartment P of a vehicle is illustrated having a vehicle interior assembly 10 that includes an interior panel portion 12 and a trim panel 14 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. The trim panel 14 includes an electric power outlet 16.

[0025]The power outlet 16 is preferably an electricity-supplying vehicle outlet that is similar to a conventional cigarette lighter. More specifically, the power outlet 16 is configured to supply electricity to power a vehicle accessory in a manner similar to that provided by a traditional veh...

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A vehicle interior assembly includes an interior panel and trim panel. The interior panel includes an opening and a mating part. The trim panel is snap-fitted into the opening of the interior panel and includes a main body. An accessory opening is provided in the main body adjacent to a first end thereof. The accessory opening is configured to receive an accessory adaptor that is insertable and removable perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A retention tab extends away from the first end of the main body along a section of a concealed surface of the interior panel adjacent to the opening and prevents movement of the trim panel perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A snap-fit part is releasably secured to the mating part of the interior panel portion.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a vehicle interior assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to an interior assembly that includes a trim panel with an electric power outlet where the trim panel is dimensioned to withstand forces associated with repeated insertion and removal of a power adaptor of an electrically powered accessory.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]In recent years, the use of electrically powered accessories in a vehicle has become more and more prevalent. Such electrically powered accessories include global positioning systems (GPS), mobile telephone powering devices, handheld music playing devices, personal computers, etc. Such accessories are typically battery powered. However, when the battery needs charging, vehicle operators and passengers rely on power adaptors to charge the batteries of the accessory. These power adaptors are provided with a plug dimensioned to fit into a cig...

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IPC IPC(8): B62D39/00
CPCB60K37/06B60K2350/941B60K2350/946B60R11/02B60R2011/0005B60Y2410/122B60Y2304/07B60Y2306/09B60Y2410/10B60Y2410/113B60R2011/0047B60K2370/81
Inventor BIGGS, CHRISTOPHER JAMESEBERLEIN, MICHAEL
Owner NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD
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